We occasionally publish “classic” articles that we feel are still relevant to readers. This article is from the Nov/Dec 2012 issue of the Green News Did you know the holiday season is the most wasteful time of the year? Gift Giving: Give … Read More
Category Archives: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
WANT TO RECYCLE RIGHT? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT. The app–called Recycle Right Newton–will answer your questions! Newton’s Department of Public Work Works is rolling out a new app that will help residents with questions they may have about waste … Read More
Green Newton’s Schools Committee advocates sustainable practices and education in the Newton Public Schools. GN applauds Underwood Elementary’s “Green Team Captain” and Special Ed Aide, Andy Gluck, for the work he is doing to teach sustainability at his school. Below … Read More
Please bring reusable bags when you shop at CVS and Walgreens. In a survey conducted by Newton City Councilor Alison Leary, we learned that each of the Newton stores reports handing out over 3,000 paper bags per week to customers, … Read More
During my summer internship with Green Newton, I worked with Marcia Cooper, President of Green Newton, to research and report on how well our community is doing when it comes to our trash and recycling disposal. I was surprised to … Read More
The Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) has launched a “Phonebook Opt-out Campaign” to reduce paper use. Local governments pay nearly $60 million annually to recycle or dispose of telephone directories. Unwanted phone books also pose an environmental burden: each year the industry uses an … Read More
Like everyone else we know, my wife and I have gotten hooked on Marie Kondo. But maybe we shouldn’t have. After reading her book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, we tidied up. We are frugal people and don’t … Read More
The goal of the Solid Waste and Recycling Resolution #1 passed by the full Newton City Council on May 16, 2016 is the development of a long term solid waste and recycling plan. Please see the following steps/action items that will help Newton to achieve … Read More
Between the months of April and May, the City of Newton installed 340 Bigbelly Smart Trash and Recycling Units, including solar-powered models, in 170 locations throughout Newton. The new receptacles are beautifying our public spaces by eliminating visible waste, keeping … Read More
The following resolution was passed unanimously on May 16, 2016 by Newton’s City Council: The City Council respectfully requests that the Department of Public Works develop a long range plan to improve the City’s recycling rate and reduce trash tonnage. Whereas, … Read More
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